Dr. Critter Blog — Florida Wildlife Removal Insights

Field-tested guidance on identifying, removing, and excluding Central Florida wildlife — from an operator listed in the FWC nuisance wildlife control directory.

Florida Nuisance Wildlife Laws by Species: What a Homeowner May and May Not Do
October 20, 2026Animal Removal
Florida Nuisance Wildlife Laws by Species: What a Homeowner May and May Not Do

In Florida, a property owner may trap most nuisance wildlife without a license or permit. Rule 68A-9.010 then gives you 24 hours to release it where it was caught, release it on 40 or more acres in…

Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Bat Removal in Florida? What Policies Usually Say, Why Timing Matters, and How to Document It
October 13, 2026Animal Removal
Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Bat Removal in Florida? What Policies Usually Say, Why Timing Matters, and How to Document It

You hear squeaking in the walls at dusk, or you find a pile of dark droppings under a gable vent, and you work out that bats have moved in. The next question is usually about money: does homeowners…

Florida Nuisance Wildlife Trapping Law, Species by Species
August 18, 2026Animal Removal
Florida Nuisance Wildlife Trapping Law, Species by Species

Almost every wildlife company in Florida, this one included until recently, has told customers it holds a state trapper license. It does not, because no such license exists. That is not a…

 Bat Removal in Central Florida: Why You Should Schedule Your Bat Inspection Before August 15
July 9, 2026Animal Removal
Bat Removal in Central Florida: Why You Should Schedule Your Bat Inspection Before August 15

If you've noticed bats flying around your home at sunset, heard scratching or chirping in your attic, or found dark staining around your roofline, soffits, or vents, you may have a bat colony living…

Florida Bat Removal Laws: What Homeowners Must Know Before Calling Anyone
May 19, 2026Animal Removal
Florida Bat Removal Laws: What Homeowners Must Know Before Calling Anyone

Reviewed by Steve DeMoor (“Dr. Critter”), Florida wildlife control professional since 1996. If you’ve found bats in your attic and started searching for help, the first thing to know is that…

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